HeyRuaHow to say “pathology” in Irish
- Irish:
- paiteolaíocht
- English:
- pathology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PATCH-oh-lee-ukht” /ˈpatʲoːliːəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- paiteolaíochta, na paiteolaíochta (e.g. roinn na paiteolaíochta, the pathology department)
What does “paiteolaíocht” mean?
- pathology
- The branch of medicine that studies the causes and effects of disease, especially by examining tissue and body fluids.Also: study of disease, pathological science.
“Paiteolaíocht” with the article
Here is paiteolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an phaiteolaíocht
the pathology
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Paiteolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paiteolaíocht, the Irish word for pathology.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar an bpaiteolaíocht.
She is studying pathology.
Is brainse den leigheas í an phaiteolaíocht.
Pathology is a branch of medicine.
Oibríonn m'uncail i roinn na paiteolaíochta.
My uncle works in the pathology department.
Seoladh an sampla chuig saotharlann paiteolaíochta.
The sample was sent to a pathology lab.
Tá suim mhór agam i bpaiteolaíocht.
I have a great interest in pathology.
Is ollamh le paiteolaíocht é sa choláiste.
He is a professor of pathology at the college.
Fuair sé torthaí ón bpaiteolaíocht inné.
He got results from pathology yesterday.
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Pathology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pathology?
The Irish for pathology is paiteolaíocht (pronounced “PATCH-oh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce paiteolaíocht in Irish?
Paiteolaíocht is said like “PATCH-oh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈpatʲoːliːəxt̪/).
Does paiteolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for paiteolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does paiteolaíocht change to phaiteolaíocht or bpaiteolaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paiteolaíocht becomes mo phaiteolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpaiteolaíocht (eclipsis).
What is a pathologist called in Irish?
A pathologist is a 'paiteolaí'; the field itself is 'paiteolaíocht'.
